Material Handler: Forklift & Inventory (12-Hour Shift)

Smurfit Westrock Company; Plymouth (IN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Incentives

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock Company in Plymouth, IN is seeking a Material Handler to move and manage products on a rotating 12-hour shift (6 am–6 pm). Overtime is scheduled per customer demand; duties include keeping safety at the forefront, assisting converting equipment, and ensuring accurate material flow to raw materials, WIP and packing supplies.

Daily tasks include inspecting tags, staging materials, completing paperwork promptly, and supporting production and shipping teams while maintaining SQF/GMP

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent (college a plus).
• Preferred 3–5 years of material handling with powered forklift experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs and navigate stairs while on shift.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Basic math conversions and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and promote safety programs throughout the facility.
• Support converting equipment to ensure steady supply of raw materials, WIP and packing supplies.
• Move and stage completed products; transfer to storage or banding areas.
• Inspect products to verify tags and material identification.
• Read and interpret job jackets, specs, skid tags and load tags.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and system transactions; complete housekeeping per SQF/GMP.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Inventory management

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Smurfit WestRock Company in Plymouth, IN is seeking a Material Handler to move and manage products on a rotating 12-hour shift (6 am–6 pm). Overtime is scheduled per customer demand; duties include keeping safety at the forefront, assisting converting equipment, and ensuring accurate material flow to raw materials, WIP and packing supplies.

Daily tasks include inspecting tags, staging materials, completing paperwork promptly, and supporting production and shipping teams while maintaining SQF/GMP